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-->I have a sneaking suspicion that hiring is like stockpicking: after an initial filter, monkeys with darts would do just as well. I couldn't agree more. I ha

-->I have a sneaking suspicion that hiring is like stockpicking: after an initial filter, monkeys with darts would do just as well. I couldn't agree more. I have probably had more interviews / initial conversations in the last ninety days with tech recruiters. I would say about 95%, knew absolutely nothing about what they where doing, they ask me the generic questions... What are you strengths, weakness? What was a time you where in a bad situation... A lot of times I could figure out that they hadn't read to the bottom of my resume. Then there is the Tech guy questions: What is OOP? What does it mean when you get this error? What is the difference between PHP 5.6 and PHP 5.5, tell me right now! I did run across some recruiters that actual read to the bottom of my resume. Usually, they where the ones that figured out I was over qualified for most positions. The best job I ever had was in the Marine Corps and they never asked me any questions, they where happy to have me sign the contract! In the meantime, I'm looking for work... http://www.strategic-options.com/resume/?=HN http://www.strategic-options.com/resume/?=HN

chad_strategic 11y ago
Oh, one other thing. Hire Passion, you can always teach skill.
- lordnacho 11y ago
  Not every organization is good at teaching.
  - chad_strategic 11y ago
    Oh that's for sure. But based on my experience, teaching is also part of leadership. I don't see a lot of leadership in corporate America. I see a lot self interest, hence the outrageous CEO salaries / golden parachutes.
Bahamut 11y ago
I'm not sure many would agree that the Marine Corps is the best job they have held :P ...although it certainly teaches you a lot that most people don't get grounded well on & that the tech industry needs a lot more of (handling stress, good leadership, etc.).
e12e 11y ago
> In the meantime, I'm looking for work... http://www.strategic-options.com/resume/?=HN http://www.strategic-options.com/resume/?=HN Clearly I'm not the target audience (I'm not in a position to hire, in fact, I'm also looking for work), but I'd be more inclined to read to the end if a) It rendered anything before allowing js, and b) if there was a link (or preferably content) at the top, just listing the bullet points. Looking at the html-source, I see there's a link to a doc-document buried at the end of the rabbit hole -- I humbly suggest whatever hides in there should also be exported as html, and linked prominently from the landing page. That said, I'm assuming your reference to people not reading your whole resume is from applications where you've submitted a cover letter + traditional CV? I should also add, that your resume-site has some impressive points, and good visuals -- I just don't think busy, technical people would want to waste time on that, if they could just see a short list of some of the good things you've done. If those details means nothing to them without pictures, then they're probably not technical enough to be able to make good decisions regarding hiring for technical positions. Personally, I don't think being overlooked by companies that have bad management/HR is a bad thing. I guess it depends who you see as your audience?
- chad_strategic 11y ago
  Thanks, I agree with most of what you said. I made the visual resume, mostly for tech recruiters and non technical people / business owners. (Definitely not CTO's), I also use it to see if the tech recruiters actual view my resume, which a lot of time they don't look it at. Your right, being overlooked by bad management is a blessing in disguise.

chad_strategic 11y ago

Oh, one other thing. Hire Passion, you can always teach skill.

lordnacho 11y ago
Not every organization is good at teaching.
- chad_strategic 11y ago
  Oh that's for sure. But based on my experience, teaching is also part of leadership. I don't see a lot of leadership in corporate America. I see a lot self interest, hence the outrageous CEO salaries / golden parachutes.

Bahamut 11y ago

I'm not sure many would agree that the Marine Corps is the best job they have held :P ...although it certainly teaches you a lot that most people don't get grounded well on & that the tech industry needs a lot more of (handling stress, good leadership, etc.).

e12e 11y ago

> In the meantime, I'm looking for work... http://www.strategic-options.com/resume/?=HN http://www.strategic-options.com/resume/?=HN Clearly I'm not the target audience (I'm not in a position to hire, in fact, I'm also looking for work), but I'd be more inclined to read to the end if a) It rendered anything before allowing js, and b) if there was a link (or preferably content) at the top, just listing the bullet points. Looking at the html-source, I see there's a link to a doc-document buried at the end of the rabbit hole -- I humbly suggest whatever hides in there should also be exported as html, and linked prominently from the landing page. That said, I'm assuming your reference to people not reading your whole resume is from applications where you've submitted a cover letter + traditional CV? I should also add, that your resume-site has some impressive points, and good visuals -- I just don't think busy, technical people would want to waste time on that, if they could just see a short list of some of the good things you've done. If those details means nothing to them without pictures, then they're probably not technical enough to be able to make good decisions regarding hiring for technical positions. Personally, I don't think being overlooked by companies that have bad management/HR is a bad thing. I guess it depends who you see as your audience?

chad_strategic 11y ago
Thanks, I agree with most of what you said. I made the visual resume, mostly for tech recruiters and non technical people / business owners. (Definitely not CTO's), I also use it to see if the tech recruiters actual view my resume, which a lot of time they don't look it at. Your right, being overlooked by bad management is a blessing in disguise.